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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.02, 1,347.03 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.02, 1,347.03 and 410.94 is: 616.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.02 : 1,347.03 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.02/1,347.03 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.02x = 1,347.03 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.02x = 553,548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,548.51/898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.41

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